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Diptych of two women (Left: © Kim Van Oosten/Catholic Health Association. Right: Courtesy of Tanya Gould)

Survivors work to prevent human trafficking, aid victims

Increasingly, trafficking survivors' input is shaping public policies to combat human trafficking. Meet two survivors who are leading the way.
Eli Rosenbaum standing in shadow in front of map (© Salwan Georges/The Washington Post/Getty Images)

Famed U.S. ‘Nazi hunter’ now investigates war crimes in Ukraine

Eli Rosenbaum is coordinating U.S. efforts to hold accountable those responsible for war crimes in Ukraine. Learn more about him.
Officials in masks standing in front of two flags and Operation Trojan Shield logo projected on screen ( Denis Poroy/AP Images)

U.S. law enforcement works with counterparts worldwide

U.S. officials and law enforcement professionals work closely with their overseas counterparts to make the world safer. Learn why these partnerships matter.
Left: Array of stone arrowheads, knife blades and other tools. Right: Gloved hand holding stone arrowhead (Homeland Security Investigations)

U.S. returns 523 artifacts to Mexico

Antiquities trafficking is a multibillion dollar, transnational criminal enterprise. Here's what happened when someone smuggled stolen Mexican artifacts.
Small group of people standing by wall and gesturing in fear (© Ismail Coskun/HA/AP Images)

U.S. provides training to prevent atrocities

The U.S. is helping nations prevent atrocities against vulnerable populations with data and specialized training. Read about U.S. aid to nations in need.
A man standing on stage at a lectern against a large bank of windows (Homeland Security Dept./Benjamin Applebaum)

U.S. launches new center to fight human trafficking

Through the newly launched Center for Countering Human Trafficking, the U.S. government will lead the global response to counter modern-day slavery.
Woman with closely trimmed hair surrounded by law enforcement officers (© Mark Schiefelbein/AP Images)

Authoritarian regimes’ unclear laws make anyone a suspect

The U.S. Constitution requires laws to be specific to prevent arbitrary enforcement. See how some other governments use vague laws to target their citizens.
Police officers kneeling in front of police headquarters (© Eric Gay/AP Images)

U.S. officials answer calls for police reform

Local governments in the U.S. are passing police reforms after the death of George Floyd. See how departments are responding to the public outcry.
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Police leaders march in solidarity with peaceful protesters

Police in the United States have joined marches for reform after a man's death in police custody. See how law enforcement is supporting peaceful protests.